The Best Spots to See Autumn Leaves in Chubu
Aichi PrefectureKorankei GorgeKorankei is one of the most popular autumn foliage viewing spots in Aichi Prefecture with the red Taigetsukyo Bridge being the place to capture the best photo. At n…
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Transfer Money Out of Japan: Cheapest/Easiest Ways
So what are your options to transfer money out of Japan? If you want to transfer money to Japan, see our article on transferring money to Japan. They allow you to transfer your funds to a l…
Japan 'glasses ban' for women at work sparks backlash
Image copyright Getty ImagesWearing glasses at work has become an emotive topic in Japan following reports that some firms have told female employees to remove them. That has sparked heated disc…
Five reasons there’s no tipping at restaurants in Japan
The bottom of the receipt reads:“Following the custom in Japan, [this restaurant]’s service staff are fully compensated by their salary. So let’s take a look at how Japanese restaurants amanage …
‘The Wilds of Shikoku’ by Peter Orosz
Following in the footsteps of Alan Booth, which is no mean feat, Peter Orosz has managed to produce one of the most intriguing and beautifully produced psychogeographical books about Japan in recent …
Voyaging Towards Introspection with the Yamabushi Mountain Monks
In Yamagata, these monks worship Dewa Sanzan, a trio of sacred mountain ranges representing birth, death, and rebirth. Photo: Randiah Camille Green The Honma Museum of Art’s garden. Photo: …
List of jobs in Japan that “don’t allow women to wear glasses” upsets fans of vision, meganekko
It appears, though, that fancy restaurants specializing in Japanese cuisine aren’t the only workplaces in Japan that don’t allow glasses. Broadcaster Nippon Television’s morning talk show Sukkir…
Sony taps Horizon: Zero Dawn boss to lead PlayStation studios
Sony Interactive Entertainment is putting Guerrilla Games managing director Hermen Hulst in charge of PlayStation’s Worldwide Studios. Hulst oversaw Guerrilla’s production of the Killzone games …
Universal Studios Japan's Super Nintendo World Is Coming Together
Super Nintendo World won’t open at Universal Studios Japan until next spring. AdvertisementIt also looks like Super Nintendo World might be visible from Hogwarts, which might ruin the ambiance.…
Shuhei Yoshida Isn't Sony's Head Of Worldwide Studios Anymore
Since 2008, Shuhei Yoshida has been the p resident of SCE Worldwide Studios. Today, Sony announced that Yoshida will be stepping down to focus on a new initiative to nurture independent develope…